News in brief
A Berlin regional court has ruled that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party must vacate its national headquarters in 2026, following a legal dispute with the building’s owner. The landlord, an Austrian company, argued that the party had violated the terms of its lease during a February......
Berlin announced on Thursday that Germany will invest €35 billion by 2030 in space defense to counter the growing military capabilities of Russia and China in orbit. The statement was made by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius during a conference focused on space security. “We are establishing......
Germany, the United Kingdom, and France urged Iran on Wednesday to take “concrete steps” regarding its nuclear program in order to avoid the reimposition of international sanctions within the next ten days. In a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the three European......
The third anniversary of Mahsa (Jina) Amini's death, which occurred in police custody in September 2022, has sparked an unprecedented wave of international solidarity. Iranian activists are urging global demonstrations to honor the young woman whose tragic passing ignited the "Woman, Life, Freedom"......
Kyiv, Ukraine, August 25, 2025 — German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil called on Monday for “reliable security guarantees” for Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv, announcing that Berlin would maintain an annual military support package of 9 billion euros for the war-torn country. Upon......
SchwuZ, known as Germany’s oldest and largest gay nightclub, has filed for bankruptcy after nearly 50 years of operation. The beloved Berlin institution, founded in 1977 in Kreuzberg, played a vital role in shaping the city’s LGBTQ+ culture and nightlife. Now based in Neukölln since......
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has announced that several European nations are expected to confirm their intention to recognize the State of Palestine during a UN conference scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in New York. This follows France's own commitment to formal recognition......
Berlin authorities conducted a series of raids on Monday as part of an investigation targeting individuals suspected of spreading jihadist propaganda online, the capital’s criminal police office (LKA) and public prosecutor's office announced. The coordinated effort, named “Naschid Action......
The European Union is contemplating a controversial shift in air travel regulations that would permit airlines to impose longer delays without compensating passengers, inciting outrage among consumer advocacy groups and dividing member states. Representatives from the bloc's 27 nations are scheduled......
Four of Europe’s most influential nations—Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy—issued a joint statement on Saturday expressing their support for the Arab-led reconstruction plan for Gaza. This initiative, aimed at addressing the dire living conditions of the 2.4 million inhabitants......
Former German President Horst Köhler, who held office from 2004 until his resignation in 2010, has passed away at the age of 81 following a brief illness. The announcement was made by the presidential office in Berlin on Saturday. Köhler was first elected as Germany’s federal president......
In a recent incident in Germany, a 67-year-old man was arrested by authorities in Bremerhaven, a port city located 460 km west of Berlin. The arrest followed a threatening video posted online in which the man expressed his intention to carry out a knife attack at the city's Christmas market on December......
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continues to see devastating consequences on both sides, with significant developments emerging on Day 1,031 of the conflict. Recent Attacks and Casualties On Friday, Ukrainian forces targeted the town of Rylsk in Russia’s Kursk region with US-supplied missiles,......
